Administrative Delays Push Los Cristianos Seafront Renovation to 2027

The modernization of the Los Cristianos seafront—one of Arona’s most popular tourist spots—is facing fresh administrative delays. According to the newspaper El Día, the renovation of the Las Vistas beach promenade has been pushed back as it awaits final approval from the Coastal Demarcation authority.

The Cabildo of Tenerife and the local council have confirmed that they have completed all their required procedures. The project is currently stalled because it still needs mandatory state permits to occupy the public maritime zone and must finalize environmental guidelines. These setbacks mean the contract is now unlikely to be awarded until 2027, delaying a start date that was previously expected for early 2026. While official plans estimate a 12-month construction period, the complexity of the site suggests the work could take up to two years to complete.

Part of the Island Strategy and Tourism Regeneration Program (PIER), the project has a budget of over 5.5 million euros. The delay is particularly frustrating given that the project was labeled a priority five years ago, in February 2020, following initial planning that began in 2017. The current infrastructure is showing its age; the promenade dates back to 1970 and the artificial beach to 1995, with both receiving very little maintenance since they were built.

The renovation plan, which reached its final administrative stage last July, covers nearly a kilometer of the coastline. The design aims to open up the area by removing physical barriers like low walls, allowing for a better layout of street furniture and greenery. The old pavement will be replaced with stone and cobblestones, and the project includes essential structural upgrades, such as a new rainwater drainage system and a new sewage collector. These improvements, along with updated lighting and new pergolas, are intended to modernize a space that has remained largely unchanged for decades, despite its vital importance to the Canary Islands' tourism industry.